Cline Gulch BLM Dispersed, near Redding, California, is a remote location perfect for those seeking solitude and a connection with nature. This area offers a chance to escape the hustle and bustle, with plenty of space to set up camp and enjoy the great outdoors.

Visitors have noted the peacefulness of the site, with many appreciating the lack of crowds and the surrounding natural beauty. One camper described it as “super secluded and quiet,” making it an ideal spot for a relaxing getaway. The nearby creek adds a nice touch, providing a soothing backdrop for your stay.

While amenities are minimal—there are no restrooms or drinking water—this location is free and allows for campfires, which many campers enjoy. Just keep in mind that it’s a bit of a bumpy ride to get there, but the journey is worth it for those who value tranquility. 

If you’re planning to visit, be prepared for no cell service, so it’s a great opportunity to unplug and unwind. Just remember to pack out what you pack in, as there are no trash facilities on-site. Whether you're pitching a tent or parking your RV, Cline Gulch offers a unique chance to immerse yourself in the wilderness.

Cline Gulch BLM Dispersed

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French Gulch

The Best Camping Near French Gulch, California

We thought this might be a nice place to stay the night or even longer, but next time if we need a place to sleep we’ll just find one of the turnouts off of Hwy 299. I could see this being a good place for people who live locally to come and hang out in nature by the creek for a few days, but this isn’t a place I’d recommend as a destination. There is so much dead brush and cut trees all over the place here, possibly from cleanup after a fire?  Would recommend larger rigs avoid this area due to the number of low hanging tree branches.

  

Also, this is a popular shooting area because we saw a ton of ammunition casings as well as broken glass and clay pigeons and other items used for target practice. Oh, and we heard a bunch of gunshots in the middle of the night.

  

Once you enter the BLM land area, you will cross a narrow one lane bridge. From there you can go left, through a narrow and brush and low-hanging-tree-limbed gravel road (larger rigs beware) to a small clearing at the end which is large enough for a group, but too small for more than one party to feel comfortable there. 

  

If you turn right from the bridge you have a long road for a few miles along the creek. This road is at times narrow and bumpy with low hanging limbs, and at times wide and smooth and easy to drive. Along this road are several unmarked, undeveloped, and completely unmaintained clearings where you can camp. There are no fire pits or any other indication that it’s a camp site (which is a good thing because per the info board fires aren't allowed). We did pass one trailer that appears to be residing here permanently. 

  

The public road eventually dead ends about 2 miles in and turns into private property, at which point there’s a large-ish space where you can turn around. 

  

Zero cell service, though the WeBoost gave the Verizon phone a couple of weak bars. The T-Mobile hotspot and the ATT cell phone were not improved by the WeBoost.

At Least It’s Free 

This is a good gravel road not far from main road. Lots of spaces along road. Not busy at all. No amenities of any kind. 

Quiet 

This site is nothing special but it’s the only BLM I could find in the area. We stopped on the way up to Shasta. You don’t need ground clearance or 4wd to get there. Lots of space, there will certainly be a place for you when you pull in. Only one or two other campers were there when we stayed. Nice place

Out of the way but perfect for a night

My husband and I loved this place. It was a little bumpy ride but well worth it. It was super secluded and quiet. No one else drove by at all during the two days we stayed. There was an awesome creek right next to us. FYI there was no phone service at all until you get by the school.

Secret Hideaway 

Because of poor reception unable to find. Definitely way out there

Could not find

The first spot you come across is super cute with little stone sculptures in the creek and a little shelter with carpet...and then you realize it's most likely a locals party zone and homeless camp. There was a trash pile, bags of potato chips...and potatoes. 

The next spot was cleaner and near the water, but the circular "driveway" was tight and had very little space. This is where we stayed.

The rest of the spots weren't near water and were just open fields directly in the sun.

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